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Wound care products, including some sold at CVS, linked to serious injuries; Here's what's been recalled.
Integra LifeSciences recalled all MediHoney lots and specific CVS Wound Gel lots due to packaging issues risking infections; 14 serious injuries reported by Dec. 19, 2025.
- The FDA issued a recall on March 13, 2026, for some MediHoney products and CVS Wound Gel lots over potential sterility issues, affecting products used in the U.S.
- Integra LifeSciences said it identified packaging failures in MediHoney that could compromise sterility and reported process control issues affecting CVS Wound Gel, prompting a Jan. 16 letter.
- The recall lists all MediHoney Calcium Alginate Dress Rope, MediHoney Calcium Alginate Dressings, MediHoney Gel in Tube, and CVS Wound Gel affecting lots 2446 and 2428, used for treating burns and wounds, across specific lots.
- The FDA told customers not to use affected products and remove them immediately, while distributors must halt distribution, notify recipients and collect response forms and impacted inventory.
- Scope remains uncertain given reports that packaging failures may increase infection risk, cause health problems, or make products unusable, affecting an unknown number of units.
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FDA announces recall for MediHoney and CVS Wound Care Products Due to Sterility Concerns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall notice for specific wound and burn care products, including items sold at CVS locations nationwide, due to concerns that the products may not be sterile.
Wound care products, including some sold at CVS, linked to serious injuries; Here's what's been recalled.
Several wound care products, including those sold at CVS, have been recalled because they could cause serious infections. Here's what you should know. (AP Photo)
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